Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure supports the development of bioactive molecules, particularly in herbicides and antifungal agents. The presence of chlorine and fluorine atoms enhances reactivity and binding selectivity, making it valuable in designing compounds with improved metabolic stability and target specificity. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions to build complex aromatic systems in medicinal chemistry.